Common Core Writing Standard 6

With guidance and support from adults, explore a variety of digital tools to produce and publish writing, including in collaboration with peers.

Technology standards

• Know how to turn a computer on and off and how to use the mouse and keyboard.
• Know the basic care of a computer (handling laptops, keyboard, mouse, etc.)
• Identifies letters and functions on the keyboard. (note: students are not expected to use correct fingering)
• Create, as a class, an electronic project by publishing original ideas with word processing software or presentation software and selecting related images.

Applications
Pages
Keynote

Online Tools
Google Docs
Google Presentation
Kidblog

Mobile Device Apps
Book Creator (iPad)
Book Writer (iPod)
Keynote
Pages
Haiku Deck (iPad)

Lesson Ideas & Plans

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Common Core Writing Standard 7
Participate in shared research and writing projects (e.g., explore a number of books by a favorite author and express opinions about them).

Technology standards

• Students will be introduced to books, both print and online, to learn and later locate relevant information.
• Be able to access the Internet and navigate a website.
• Use grade appropriate websites to enhance curriculum.

Applications

Online Tools

Mobile Device Apps

Interactive books - see available books for USD 495 devices at Apps 4 Learning

Other Resources
library books
class book sets & libraries

Lesson Ideas & Plans

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Common Core Speaking & Listening Standard 2
Confirm understandings of a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media by asking and answering questions about key details and requesting clarification if something is not understood.

Technology standards

• Use a digital camera to project a book from an online source.
• Listen to a book in an audio format.
• Watch a DVD version of a book and compare to print version.

Applications

Online Tools

Mobile Device Apps

Lesson Ideas & Plans